Global Compensation Programme Senior Manager

Company Profile

At Keywords Studios we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for the video games industry and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services across a variety of service lines. We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In doing so we empower our clients to remain lean and agile and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. Keywords Studios is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way.

Job Summary

This position has a critical role within the growing Total Rewards COE and is an exciting opportunity to influence Reward strategy and process across Keywords. The qualified candidate will have in-depth understanding of compensation concepts and principles and will be responsible for developing and maintaining Keywords Global Compensation plans and frameworks as the business transforms translating the Total Reward strategy into consistent, scalable and compliant compensation structures. Initially focusing on key projects to finalize Keywords job architecture, merit and pay ranges, they will also take responsibility for ongoing delivery of incentive plans in late 2026/2027. This role will also support BAU compensation decisions as the Total Reward COE grows and establishes and will be supported by 2 analysts. Office Location Requirement to work primarily a UK/Europe timezone but flexibility can be provided. Other locations and remote working considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team ensuring the effective management of Keywords Job Architecture & Pay Framework including:

• Ensuring data accuracy and ongoing development as Keywords evolves.
• Salary Survey participation
• Creation and maintenance of pay ranges

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude required.
• Strong excel / google sheets skills.
• Experience working with Workday’s Advanced Compensation Module desirable.
• Extensive experience in compensation design and delivery.
• Experience in job evaluation methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organisation.
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects by being flexible, organised and able to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high activity environment, on a wide variety of matters and able to handle the requirement to quickly shift from one situation or task to another.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business requirements quickly and then implement actions to meet business objectives.
• Experiencing in managing and developing a team and working across different cultures.
• Excellent project management and communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage but not required).

Benefits

• Holiday - 25 days per annum + UK Bank Holidays
• BUPA Medical and Dental coverage
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
• Cycle Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme